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Support for newly-elected mayor strongest outside of Granite Belt, polling booths reveal

An analysis of vote counts at polling booths across the Southern Downs shows where newly-elected Mayor Melissa Hamilton's support was strongest and weakest. Pictures: LUCY WALDRON/SUPPLIED
By Jeremy Cook

Support for newly-elected Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton was strongest outside of the Granite Belt at last month’s election, an […]

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